Getting Married at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic church IN KANSAS CITY:

Samantha Kopecky
24 hours ago
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A Catholic Photographer’s Guide to Weddings in Kansas City

In the heart of Kansas City, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church stands as one of the most reverent, beautiful, and well-loved churches for a sacred Catholic wedding. Known for its deep devotion to the Eucharist, strong pastoral care, and stunning liturgical space, Good Counsel offers both the Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo) and the Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass)—making it an ideal setting for couples seeking a God-centered, liturgically rich wedding day.

Our team has photographed weddings at Good Counsel and considers it one of the most special churches in the city. From the marble steps to the soaring altar, every inch of this church speaks to beauty, tradition, and truth.

A Sacred Place for Either Form of the Mass

Whether you’re celebrating your marriage through a Latin Nuptial Mass or a Novus Ordo Mass, Our Lady of Good Counsel offers a space that supports reverence and worship in every detail:

Centered tabernacle and high altar
Beautiful vestments and liturgical traditions
Priests who love the Mass and walk closely with their couples

We’ve worked with couples celebrating both forms here, and the difference is not in the beauty—it’s in the specific rhythm and flow, which our team is trained to anticipate and capture.

Why You Need a Photographer Who Knows the Space

Our Lady of Good Counsel is dimly lit, intimate, and stunning. That combination is sacred—but also challenging for photographers unfamiliar with the space.

We bring:

Low light expertise (no flash needed, ever!)
Respect for liturgical movement—we know when to be still
Familiarity with the layout—we know where to go and when

We’ve shot here before and know how to honor the sacred silence of the Latin Mass and the communal joy of the Novus Ordo with equal intentionality.

The Tradition: Photos on the Grand Staircase

One of the most beloved and joyful traditions at Our Lady of Good Counsel is taking a photo with your entire wedding party (and often your entire congregation!) on the marble steps outside the church.

It’s more than just a great shot—it’s a celebration of the people who witnessed your vows and are now sending you off into married life. It’s Kansas City Catholic wedding tradition at its finest, and we know just how to capture it so it feels joyful, not chaotic.

Getting Ready: Big Rooms, Peaceful Moments

Downstairs at Good Counsel is a huge basement with two separate prep spaces:

A spacious basement/bridal suite for bridesmaids to get ready together, with room to spread out and rest
A separate room for the groomsmen to prepare, pray, and relax before the Mass

The space is calm and simple—perfect for prayerful preparation and those quiet moments before you walk down the aisle.

The Choir Loft: One of the Best Views in the Church

Whether you’re having a Latin or English Mass, the choir loft at Good Counsel offers one of the most beautiful photo vantage points in Kansas City. From above, we can quietly capture:

The beauty of the entire sanctuary
The reverent posture of the bride and groom
Key moments of the Mass from a sacred distance

It’s a favorite of ours—and one we know how to use reverently and artistically.

Portraits + Nearby Locations

The steps outside the church are a go-to for full wedding party shots, family formals, and joyful “just married” moments. But we also love nearby Kansas City locations for portraits, including:

Liberty Memorial (classic skyline)
West Bottoms for a vintage urban vibe
Or simply more time around the grounds of Good Counsel, depending on your schedule

A Photographer Who Prays With You

At Sammy Kopecky Photography, we aren’t just here to check boxes. We care deeply about the sacrament of marriage, and our job is to serve you well, photograph with reverence, and help you have the most peaceful, Christ-centered wedding day possible.

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a sacred, beautiful church—and we’d be honored to photograph your wedding there, whether you choose the Novus Ordo or the Latin Mass.

Want to See More?

We’d love to:

Send you full wedding galleries from Good Counsel
Share a sample timeline and prep tips for this location
Walk with you in your planning process, offering support and beauty every step of the way